Assistant Data Protection Officer in London

Are you a data protection and compliance professional looking for a new opportunity? Would you like to work in a fantastic team in a leading UK charity?

We have an opportunity for an Assistant Data Protection Officer to join our team here at RBL on a permanent basis. Supporting the Data Protection Officer and based in our Technology Operations and Security team, this role will see you working to ensure RBL's compliance with all GDPR/data protection requirements. You will work across the RBL Group to promote awareness of data protection policies and procedures and will take action to ensure compliance with legislation, manage requests, triage and respond to breaches, manage reporting and communication internally and more.

This is an exciting time to join RBL as we deliver our new 10-year strategy. Our Technology Operations and Security team plays a key role in helping the organisation prioritise, deliver and embed technology and systems that improve how we can best support the Armed Forces community. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Reporting to our Data Protection Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Accurately logging details of new requests for support received into the Data Protection inbox
• Receiving, acknowledging, and responding professionally to individual rights requests, working with stakeholders and database managers across the RBL group
• Providing professional risk-based and timely advice and relevant information to internal stakeholders and external parties in relation to all aspects of data protection
• Working with stakeholders to prepare formal lawful basis assessments, including legitimate interest and consent assessments, ensuring our lawful bases for processing personal data is suitable and appropriately documented
• Working with the wider legal team and the procurement team to support contracting arrangements across the RBL group, ensuring all data processing, retention and sharing is compliant with data protection legislation
• Supporting the preparation and delivery of bespoke training and drop-in sessions to colleagues across the Legion group, either in collaboration with the Learning & Development team or as requested by the DPO

You will be experienced in providing advice and guidance to colleagues on data protection matters and working in a compliance environment within a large and complex organisation, ideally in the not-for-profit sector. You will have solid knowledge and understanding of GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications regulations 2003 and their application. You will have effective communication skills and be a confident communicator, able to confidently engage with a range of audiences.

You will be contracted to your home address, and you will perform most of your work remotely there, with occasional travel (including for monthly team meetings). Should you wish to explore a London Head Office hybrid working contract, to include £4,452 London Supplement to salary, we are happy to discuss this at interview stage.

Employee benefits include:

• 28 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, depending on length of service
• Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
• Opportunities to volunteer
• Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics. As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

About Us: Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required. We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.